Cursor is a VS Code fork with deep AI integration — chat, inline edits, multi-file agents, and Composer. Built for builders who want an editor that ships with them, not against them.
Our take
- Vibe coding: Best default environment for vibe coding: Composer + agents + your real repo. You stay in one place from prompt to PR.
- Coding agents: Composer and agent modes set the bar for multi-file edits inside a real editor. Most builders' daily driver.
- UI generators: Not a UI generator per se — but with good prompts and component libs, Cursor ships UI faster than most dedicated tools.
- Indie games: Best coding environment for prototyping systems, tools, and Godot/Unity scripts with an agent beside you.